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MINUTES
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
JULY 9, 2007
TAPE #2007-19
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity
with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Centennial
Center, Greeley, Colorado, July 9, 2007, at the hour of 9:00 a.m.
ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were
present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof:
Commissioner David E. Long, Chair
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Pro-Tem
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner Robert D. Masden
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
County Attorney, Bruce T. Barker
Acting Clerk to the Board, Elizabeth Strong
Director of Finance and Administration, Donald D. Warden
MINUTES: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the minutes of the Board of County
Commissioners meeting of July 2, 2007, as printed. Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the agenda.
PUBLIC INPUT: No public input was given.
CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the consent agenda as printed.
Commissioner Masden seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
COMMISSIONER COORDINATOR REPORTS: There were no Commissioner Coordinator Reports.
WARRANTS: Donald Warden, Director of Finance and Administration, presented the following warrants
for approval by the Board:
All Funds $2,427,632.35
Electronic Transfers - All Funds $371,999.16
CommissionerJerke moved to approve the warrants as presented by Mr.Warden. Commissioner Masden
seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
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BIDS:
APPROVE DESIGN OF COUNTY ROAD 2/ADAMS COUNTY ROAD 168TH AVENUE FROM 1-76 TO
COUNTY ROAD 45 BID - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Warden stated the Department of
Public Works has requested this item be removed from the agenda, since staff is not aware of the date
the bid approval will be ready to go before the Board. Commissioner Jerke moved to remove said bid
approval from the agenda, based upon staffs recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner
Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDER WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT PLAN AND EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Walt Speckman, Director of Human Services, stated this item is the
Workforce Investment Act Plan Modification for Program Year 2007-2008. Commissioner Garcia moved
to approve said plan and authorization request, and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN: Mr. Speckman stated the expenditure authorization
request is for funds awarded as recognition of the Teamwork, Innovation, Growth, Hope, and Training
(TIGHT) Youth Corps and the Multiple Disciplinary Youth Assessment Team (MYAT) Programs.
Commissioner Masden moved to approve said request and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER SIX PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENTS AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN:
Mr. Speckman read the names of the six vendors to provide services to the Area Agency on Aging through
this Resolution. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said service agreements and authorize the Chair
to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -COLORADO YOUTH
CORPS ASSOCIATION: Mr. Speckman stated the agreement is for Weld County's Youth Corps
Association to perform fee-for-service activities at Saint Vrain State Park. Commissioner Rademacher
moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia,
the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER PURCHASE OF SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR HEAD START PROGRAM DENTAL
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - PLAN DE SALUD DEL VALLE: Mr. Speckman stated
the agreement is to provide dental services to children in the Head Start Program Centers located in the
Towns of Hudson, Fort Lupton, Platteville, Gilcrest, and Frederick. Commissioner Masden moved to
approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER GRANT APPLICATION FOR AREA AGENCY ON AGING DENTALNISION/HEARING
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - POUDRE VALLEY HOSPITAL FOUNDATION:
Mr. Speckman stated this is a request the County is making to the Poudre Valley Hospital Foundation to
provide funding for dental, hearing, and vision services for Weld County residents over the age of 60.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said grant application and authorize the Chair to sign.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 106 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -GERALD THOMPSON: Don Carroll, Department of Public
Works, stated the nonexclusive license agreement is for the utilization of a one-half mile section of County
Road 106, located west of County Road 17. Mr. Carroll stated there is 60 feet of Right-of-Way, and the
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adjacent property owner has been contacted. He stated staff recommends approval of the agreement to
gain access to Lots A and B. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said agreement and authorize
the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER NONEXCLUSIVE LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR THE UPGRADE AND MAINTENANCE OF
CR 21 AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - DRAKE CARLETON FARMS, LLLP: Mr. Carroll stated the
location of the section of roadway is in the Black Hollow Subdivision, north of County Road 84, and on
County Road 21, between Sections 2 and 3. He stated there is 60 feet of Right-of-Way, and staff
recommends approval of the agreement. Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said agreement and
authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR VICTIM SERVICES FUNDING AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN -
VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (VALE) BOARD: Suzi Cvancara, Sheriff's Office,
stated the Victim's Assistance and Law Enforcement(VALE) Board has approved the grant request staff
presented to the Board and submitted previously, and the contract presently requires Board approval.
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER FORM OF WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AGREEMENT FOR ELECTIONS
DIVISION FACILITY USAGE: Bruce Barker, County Attorney, stated Steve Moreno, Clerk and Recorder,
requested the standard Elections Division Facility Usage Agreement for the use of facilities as polling
locations be approved by the Board, and for the Board to designate Mr. Moreno as the authorized signing
official on said form. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Barker stated approximately thirty of the agreements
have been returned from various facilities. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said form.
Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.
CONSIDER TWO CONTRACTS FOR COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND GROUNDS
AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SAINT VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1J: Mr. Barker
stated Saint Vrain Valley School District RE-1J is the one entity which has declined to utilize the standard
agreement form. He stated he has reviewed the agreement the District has provided and determined the
County can comply with the terms listed. In response to Chair Long, Mr. Barker stated the main difference
between the agreements is the County's standard agreement states adequate insurance coverage exists;
however, in addition to this, the District's agreement includes an Idemnification Section. Commissioner
Jerke moved to approve said contracts and authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner
Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDER ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY AND MASTER PROTEST LOG-
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY: Chris Woodruff, Assessor, stated the valuation reflects the total
assessed value for real and personal property for 2007; however,the values are preliminary until the Board
of Equalization has convened. Mr.Woodruff stated the overall value increased six percent in Weld County,
which is an increase of 240 million dollars. He further stated the primary increase in value was to vacant
land. Mr. Woodruff stated residential values were approximately the same, and there was an increase in
industrial property. He stated there was a large increase in natural resources; however, oil and gas only
went up .5 percent, since natural gas prices decreased. Mr. Woodruff stated there is no change in the
assessment rate for residential property, all other property, except oil and gas, will be assessed at 29
percent. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Woodruff stated the recent windmill and pipeline
additions to the County will not be included in the 2007 valuation; however, the information will appear in
the 2008 valuation. Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said assessed valuation and master
protest log. Seconded by Commissioner Jerke, the motion carried unanimously.
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CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE FEES ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY MERINDA DEUTCHER: Mr. Barker recommended removing the item from the
agenda and adding the item at a later date, if necessary. In response to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker
stated the legal authority rests on the Board to impose the lien, and the City of Greeley does not have the
authority to do so. Further responding to Commissioner Jerke, Mr. Barker stated the County may not
delegate the authority to the City. Stephanie Arries, Assistant County Attorney, stated only lien matter
remaining for Board consideration at this time is the next item of business. Ms. Arries stated she sent a
letter to Kimberly and Michael Marick, Jr., which was returned, stating the Maricks are not living on the
property. She stated she also sent a notice to the attorneys who filed notice of the sale, and has heard
nothing from them either. Ms. Arries explained she spoke with Merinda Deutcher regarding this matter,
and she is interested in resolving the issue;therefore, Ms.Arries referred Ms. Deutcher to a contact person
at the City of Greeley. She explained the matter will come back before the board if no arrangement is
made with the City of Greeley. Commissioner Rademacher moved to remove imposition of said lien from
the agenda, based upon staffs recommendation. Commissioner Garcia seconded the motion, and it
carried unanimously.
CONSIDER IMPOSITION OF LIEN FOR NONPAYMENT OF STORMWATER DRAINAGE FEES ON
PROPERTY OWNED BY KIMBERLY AND MICHAEL MARICK, JR.: Commissioner Garcia recused
himself from the matter. Ms. Arries explained this matter during discussion of the previous item. There
was no motion made by the Board.
DECLARE CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS PROPERTY, AND AUTHORIZE SALE OF SAME AT
ROLLER AND ASSOCIATES AUCTION: Barb Connolly, Controller, stated these are additional surplus
items which have been brought to her attention for sale at the upcoming Roller and Associates Auction.
Commissioner Jerke moved to approve said declaration of surplus property and authorize the sale of
same. Seconded by Commissioner Masden, the motion carried unanimously.
PLANNING:
CONSIDER PARTIAL CANCELLATION AND RELEASE OF COLLATERAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF
REPLACEMENT COLLATERAL FOR PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FINAL PLAN, PF #1058 -
FRANCISCO GARCIA: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated Francisco Garcia has
submitted a replacement Letter of Credit, in the amount of $12,953.22, and Mr. Garcia requests the
release of the prior Letter of Credit, in the amount of $87,048.50. Mr. Ogle explained the replacement
Letter of Credit is the amount equal to 15 percent of the paving costs, and it will be retained for a period
of one year. He stated staff recommends approval of the replacement Letter of Credit. Mr. Carroll stated
the Department of Public Works also recommends approval of the replacement Letter of Credit.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve said partial cancellation and release of collateral.
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia, the motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the consent
agenda. No Ordinances were approved.
Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted
by the Acting Clerk to the Board.
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There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
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